CHAPTER 4 - Secrets Revieled CHAPTER 4 - Secrets Revieled CHAPTER 4 - Secrets Revieled

A/N There is a slight bit of language in this chapter along with some other issues

The following morning people where up and about. Hermione went down into the common room to find Harry alone thinking. She had thought she was the only one who hand't gone down to breakfast but she was wrong. She went and sat down across from Harry. "Are you talking to me yet?" She asked with hurt very much clear in her voice."...Ok, what did I do?"

Harry just stared at her. He finally looked up. "Why would you ever doubt my feelings for you Hermione? What have I done that would make you think that I might not love you one day?"

Hermione just stared at him with a questionable gaze. Slowly but surely she opened her mouth to reply. "Harry, I never doubted your love for me. What I doubted was my worthiness of you. I mean your Harry Ptter, The-Boy-Who-Lived, defeater of The Dark Lord Voldemort AND heir of Godric Gryffindor. I'm just Hermione Granger. I just wasn't sure if I deserved you." She looked down at the floor. Harry got up and walked over to her. "I wonder that exact thing. Everyday I think that I am not worthy of you. You are too good for me 'Mione." She looked up and smiled. "Well we both agree that we don't deserve each other, which just proves that we do." He grinned at her. She leaned forward and kissed him on the lips softly. "I love you Harry James Potter." He smiled back at her, "I love you too Hermione Jane Granger." They got up and walked out of the common room hand-in-hand to the Great Hall for breakfast.

They arrived and quietly ate, talking to fellow Gryffindors at the same time. Befor the bell was to ring to annouce the beginning of classes, Dumbledore stood. "Welcome to the first day of classes at Hogwarts. We have another transfer student. Please welcome Rachel Malfoy!" The room clapped loudly then quieted down when they realized that he had just said Rachel MALFOY!

A girl of fine beauty walked into The Great Hall. She had brownish-blonde hair tied into a tight ponytail. She had sparkling blue eyes and a great smile. Hermione looked around and noticed all eyes on her. Well guys at least, which seemed to anger Draco quite a bit. Hermoine turned and went to say something about it to Harry, but found him staring too. She nudged him in the ribs. "Ow! What was that for?" Hermione just glared at him before speaking. " You can't just stare at a girl like that in front of your fiance!" Harry looked down. "Sorry 'Mione." She raised his chin and looked into his eyes.

"Hehe I know."

They stopped talking as Rachel Malfoy was placed on the stool and the sorting hat placed on her head. "Another Malfoy? Not the same I see. Ah, cunning I see. Though plenty of courage to go along. Quick wit her to accompany it. Oh you could easily belong to all of the houses. But which would you be best in hmm? Well only one to choose. Better be...GRYFFINDOR!" The Gryffindor House table cheered and welcomed Rachel to the house. Racehl walked toward the table and found an extra seat next to Harry. She sat down to many welcoming. "Hello! My name is Harry Potter, this is Ron Weasley and here is Hermione Granger." They all smiled and shook her hand.

"Hi, I'm Rachel Malfoy as you could have probably guessed." Ron stared at Harry and Hermione before asking, "Are you related to Draco Malfoy?" She quickly nodded in confirmation. "He's my cousin. He's a really sweet guy!"

"Yes, yes he sure is." Ginny walked up behind them. "Hello! "I'm Ginny Weasley. Big Red Ron over there is my older brother. So from what I heard, your Draco's cousin?" Rachel nodded yet again amazed at the type of welcoming she was getting. It wasn't bad by all means but very tight and people knew everyone. "How do you know Draco?" Ginny smiled at Ron who just scowled before answering. "I'm his girlfriend." Rachel raised her eyebrows at this. She hadn't expected this. She quickly decided to change the subject. "So who was the other kid who came in yesterday that Professor Dumbledore told me about? I think his name was Casey something?" The four nodded. Professor McGonagall came up behind them inturrupting their conversation.

"Here are your schedules. Potter here is yours, Malfoy yours, Mr Weasley, Ms Weasley, and Potter." She finished handing them out and walked away not even realizing what she had just said. Rachel looked at the group with confusion. They were expecting this but no so soon. "Wait, why did she give you two schedules Harry?"

All four couldn't help but laugh at the look of confusion on Rachel face. "Haha she didn't. I forgot or more so hadn't gotten around to telling you that well, Hermione and me are engaged. The teachers having known us all our live almost and watched us grow up, were just having a bit of fun since it's our last year by calling her Potter before we actually get married." Rachels eyes widened in shock. "Oh well good for you two!" She turned to Ron and blushed after asking, What about you? Are you engaged too?" Ron started to laugh. " I doubt I could be engaged since I don't have the emotional range to have a girlfriend according to Hermione." He tried to say this last part like he was mad but it didn't work. Ron blushed and looked to find Rachel staring at him. "Well that's good. I mean in a way." She stopped speaking at her loss of words, looked down and blushed. From out of no where Ron asks, "Umm , I know we just met like ten minutes ago but, would you like to go out with me?" Harry, Hermione, Ginnys mouths fell to the floor.

Rachels head shot up.

"Ron are you serious? I would love to." Ron just beamed and continued to eat his food. "Wow talk about sudden."

The rest of breakfast went uneventful. The couples, Harry and Hermione, Ron and Rachel, Draco and Ginny, and Neville and Luna walked out of the hall holding hands with their respective partner. The first calss of the day which by "accident" Harry, Hermione, Rachel, Ron and Neville all had was Double DADA. They walked in to find the new kid Casey up at Professor Lupins desk. They were talking quietly. The students took their seats. As Casey turned around, his eyes settled on Hermione. He stood there transfixed on her. It took Harry a minute to notice but once he did his hands curled into fists. Hermione noticed the stared and noticed tension in Harry but didn't do anything but rub Harrys arm.

"Umm...may I ask why you are staring at Potter?" Casey turned around brought out of his daze but still smiling to find Professor Lupin standing therem "Well, she's beautiful isn't she? I mean her face, her eyes, everything..." He began to go on but was stopped by Lupin. "I don't want to hear this. Please just take your seat Mr. Vasekin." Casey reluctantly sat down right behind Hermione. "Ok class! You may remember me as your third year teacher. I am Professor Lupin for those of you who don't. Today we will actually be doing a little dueling. Can I have two volunteers who would like to demonstrate please?"

Harry and Hermiones hands shot in the air not knowing the other had done so. "Ah! This is a new sight. Alright Potters, up to the front!" They both looked at each other and smiled sheepishly. They rose from their seats. As they walked up to the front, they locked eyes. "Alright now, don't go easy on each other just because of whom you are facing alright?" Both smiled and nodded. "Ok stances! Three. Two...One...DUEL!"

Harry and Hermione stared into each others eyes. "Expillarmus!" Hermione screamed the spell and it went toward Harry. Harry ducked just in time to find her starting again. Harry pointed his wand and screamed "Incendio!" Right as it was to collide with Hermoine, she yelloed "Protego!" The fire balled disappeared into the shield. The students watched in awe as the two battled doing both wandless and verbless magic. After about 10 minutes of dueling, Harry chanced a glance at Remus. Remus just gave him a 'Let-her-win-because-if-you-don't-you-sleep-on-the-couch-tonight' look. Harry smirked and knodded as Hermione yelled "Expillarmus" once again. This time Harry took it full out and fell onto the tops of the desks. Hermione smiled no worrying because she knew she hadn't hurt him and that he had let her win. "Good job Hermoine. You may sit down. Now can anyone tell me why Harry lost that duel?" He looked around and found Ron with his hand raised. "Ah, young Mr. Weasley. Please tell us."

Ron smiled before answering.

"Because he let Hermione win." The class all looked at Ron and agreed them laughed at the look on Harrys face. Casey didn't laugh however. He raised his hand and was called on.

"But Professor, why would Harry let Hermione win?"

The entire class looked at him. Harry turned around. "Well maybe because, I'm just taking a wild guess her mind you, but maybe because I am her fiance and I would be sleeping on the couch if I hand't." Caseys eyes went wide at the news. He looked down. "Oh..." After that, the class finished without anymore real eventful things. After DADA was over, they all had a break for the next hour before Charms. "Well I am off to the library. See you all later." She kissed Harry, waved at the rest and walked off. The rest of the group turned to walk outside as it was a beautiful day.

By the Library...

Hermione was on her way to the library by herself. As she was walking she heard her name. She turned to put a face with the voice who had called it. Nothing. She narrowed her eyebrows in confusion and shrugged. She turned back around and nearly ran into someone. It was Casey Vasekin. The new student who had transferred and was put into Slytherin. "What?" She looked at him as he stared at her like he had never seen a girl before. His mouth was hanging open and everything. She raised an eyebrow and walked around him to continue her trip to the library. As she continued walking, she got only a few feet in front and felt arms entangle themselves around her waist. By the feel of the arms and the fact that there was usually a heat sensation, she knew it wasnt Harry. She assumed it was Casey. She spun around on her heels and found Casey beaming at her.

"Can I ask you a question? Why are you with Harry? You could be with someone so much better...like me."

Hermione stared in disbelief at the boy whose ego was the size of Hogwarts. Harry had a big ego but he knew how to control it especially when she was around. She sighed and backed out of his arms. "Casey, I'm not just with him. I'm engaged to Harry. I love him why would I throw that away?" At the mention of her engagement to Harry, she flashed her ring in his face. She noticed that his face had grown quite red. It was the color of blood now. He took a step forward and tried to kiss her, but before he could he felt a hard sting on his face. She had just slapped him. Hermione stared, yet again not able to believe him. He looked even more angry if that was possible. He quickly looked around.

He turned back to her and dragged her to the nearest classroom about ten feet away. He pushed open the door and shut it. He pushed her up against the wall and began to kiss her neck. All the while, Hermione tried as she might but just couldn't get him off of her. He was so much stronger than she was. She continued to scream hopeing someone would hear her and come to her rescue. "Casey! GET OFF!" He wouldn't budge. "HARRY!" This was the last word that escaped Hermiones mouth before she felt him begin to unbutton her cloak...

In the Hallways...

Harry stopped. He could swear he had just heard his name but wasn't entirely sure. Draco, Ginny, Ron, Rachel, Neville, and Luna who were all with him stopped. "Harry? Are you ok?" He barely heard Rachels words, despite the fact that she was right next to him. Harry looked around. He didn't know how he knew, he just did. "Hermione. Something's wrong." He didn't wait a moment longer. He turned around and sprinted off down the corridors in which they had just come. The group didn't question him and followed at full speed. They arrived in the hallway just outside the library. He stopped and waited a moment. That was all it took. He heard someone scream and prayed it wasn't Hermione. He bolted to the classroom he heard it come from and pushed open the door. He could have just died right at this second. There on the floor was Hermione and to his extreme hatred Casey who was on top of her trying to pull down her school skirt. No one knew he even moved. Harry had grabbed Casey and flung him against the wall of the classroom. The group had to hear his voice before realizing that they were still standing there dumbstruck.

"What the fuck are you doing! I really hope for your sake you were not just doing what I think you were, which was trying to rape Hermione!" Casey gulped. "What? No! She wanted it!." Harry glanced at Hermione. She was crying quite a bit. Ginny, Luna, and Rachel were comforting her. He turned a bit. Draco, Ron and Neville had their wands trained on Casey. Harry turned back to Casey. "Like I would ever believe that you sick FUCK!" He flung Casey toward Draco, Ron, and Neville. He ran toward Hermione the instant Casey left his hands. "Hun? Are you ok?" Hermione quickly flung her arms around. "I was so scared Harry!" She cried into his shoulder as she spoke. "I know baby, I know." Harry picked her up, into his arms. He walked back to Casey. Harry gave him a glare that could cut through feets of ice. He paused a walked out.

He then carried Hermione back up to their common room and put her on their couch. Soon after, Ginny, Luna, and Rachel came in." Is she ok? What happened? When?" They all wanted to know the answers to know questions that Harry didn't. "I don't know. She's sleeping right now. Watch her ok? I'll be back." Harry kissed her forehead and stood up. He looked at her one last time. He turned and walked briskly to Dumbledores office.

He reached the gargoyle and loudly said, "Red Lollipops." The gargoyle moved aside. Harry climbed the stairs and knocked on the brown door. He distincly heard 'Come in' and opened the door.

The head masters office was full of very interesting things. He had things from all over the world both the wizard and muggle. There was the Sword of Gryffindor that stayed behind his desk mounted on the wall unless needed. The sorting hat was sitting very sternly on top of a cabninet. Harry hastly made his way to the Headmasters desk. There sat Dumbledore, bent over papers, quill in hand. Without putting the quill down he spoke. "What may I do for you Mister Potter?" He always had that twinkle in his bright blue eyes. Harry stared straight at him. "It's Hermione, Sir. Someone attempted to...to umm...well they attempted to rape her."

Dumbledore set his quill down and sighed. He looked up at Harry.

"These are quite large accusations Harry. You can't just do that without evidence." Harry started to tense up at these last words Dumbledore spoke. "Isn't it evidence enough if I saw it, myself and several others stopped it? There is also my fiance to consider since it did in fact happen to her." Dumbledore took a deep breath. "That is substantial evidence Harry. Who is the person who had been accused?" Harry gulped. "Casey Vasekin sir." Dumbledore didn't say a word. He just nodded. He had already figured as much. No one, and that truly meant no one, would be stupid enough to mess with Hermione Granger unless they hadn't attended Hogwarts within the last 6 years. For one thing, she was probably the smartest witch of her time. She was also very powerful to add. Also within the last years she had developed a relationship beyond friendship with Harry Potter. And everyone knows you don't mess with his loved ones, especially his girlfriend now fiance. "Alright thank you. He will be taken to trial as soon as can be.You and Miss Granger will have to testify though as will the other witnesses." Harry frowned but nodded all the same. "Ok." This was all Harry said as he turned and left.

As he stepped back into the hallway, he quickly forgot his pain and remembered Hermoines. He took off racing through the corridors until he rached the common room. He stopped and said the password, the proceeded to the Head Common Room. He walked in to find Hermione awake and sipping a glass of water.

"Hermoine? You ok?" He walked toward her. She stopped drinking and looked up to his sweet voice. Their eyes met. Her eyes were filled with sadness, pain, and above all things love. His emerald green eyes that stared back into hers were full of pain, worry and above all love. After only a few moments, Hermoine dropped her galss to the floor and jumped into Harrys arms. He closed his arms around her waist. He held her protectivly. "Shhh, it's alright. You're safe now." Hermoine was crying violently into his chest. "Harry I was so scared. He just came out of no where. I tried to stop him, really I did. He was just too strong. I'm so sorry." Her voice was shaking and slowly breaking. She continued to sob into his shoulder. When she finally calmed down they sat back down on the couch. "Shhh, it wasn't your fault. He's an asshole. You did the best you could. I should have been there."

She whipped her head up.

"Don't you dare. This is NOT at all your fault. Casey is selfish, stupid and a jackass above all. So don't you dare blame yourself Harry James Potter." When Harry thought about it, he know Hermione was right. But Harry had made a promise long ago to never let her get hurt again. Because of this, he had failed. "What is going to happen to him?" Harry answered quickly. "He is going to go to trial for attempted rape and be found guilty. He will then be put in Azkaban for a long time." Hermoine nodded. "Can we go to sleep now?" Harry nodded and they both got up. They said goodnight to the three girls who had just sat there and listened quietly.

He grabbed her hand and they walked to his room. They got undressed into their pajamas and climbed into bed. Harry turned onto his side wrapping his right arm around Hermoines waist. At his gesture, she moved closer to him so her back was pressed up against his chest. "I love you Harry. I always will." He smiled. "I love you too Hermione and I will forever." Hermoine smiled and even though he couldn't see her face she knew he could feel it. Despite all that happend, she was in the arms of the man she loved, and she always would be.